Senator John McCain’s “maverick” reputation is built – in large part – on his repudiation of money’s influence on politics. Now, a New York Times investigation is raising questions about McCain’s ties to a Washington lobbyist. We look at the media’s relationship with McCain, and how the timing of today’s story by the nation’s “paper of record” may impact the race for the presidency.

Guests

  • Amy Mitchell Deputy Director, Project for Excellence in Journalism
  • Alan Schroeder Professor, Northeastern University School of Journalism; and author of "Presidential Debates: Fifty Years of High-Risk TV" (Columbia Univ.)

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